KFC Chicken Tenders: Price, Calories, Nutrition & Allergens
Original Recipe® tenders — per-piece nutrition from KFC’s U.S. menu data, typical combo prices from our 2026 menu research, allergen rows from KFC’s printable PDF, plus a combo estimate tool. Not affiliated with KFC or Yum! Brands.
Quick answer
One KFC Original Recipe chicken tender is listed at 170 calories and 11g protein in KFC U.S. nutrition data. Our menu research shows about $1.99 per tender and $8.99 for a typical 3-piece combo (2026 Edition averages; your store may differ). The tender row on KFC’s U.S. allergen PDF flags egg, gluten (wheat), and milk — not gluten-free.
What this page covers
100% white meat chicken tenders hand-breaded in Colonel Sanders' Original Recipe herbs and spices. We list 5 Original Recipe® tender menu entries plus the tenders kids meal, with prices from our 2026-10-08 menu file and nutrition from KFC’s published data. Limited-time Supergirl tender meals appear only in the allergen table when present in the PDF. Kentucky Fried Nuggets are a separate item — see the comparison section.
KFC chicken tender prices (2026 Edition)
Prices vary by franchise location, state, and delivery platform. Prices listed reflect typical 2026 nationwide U.S. in-store and drive-thru averages for informational purposes only.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
 3-Piece Tenders Combo Includes side, biscuit, drink & sauce | $8.99 |
4-Piece Tenders Combo Includes side, biscuit, drink & 2 sauces | $10.49 |
 5-Piece Tenders Combo Includes side, biscuit, drink & 2 sauces | $12.29 |
 12-Piece Tenders Family Meal Feeds 4 · 2 large sides, 4 biscuits, 4 sauces | $31.99 |
 Original Recipe® Tender (Single Piece) Individual tender · 170 cal | $1.99 |
 Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal Includes side, biscuit & drink | $5.99 |
Nutrition facts & calories
KFC publishes a per-tender nutrition row and a separate tenders kids meal total. Combo menu items on KFC’s site often reference the same per-piece data — full combo totals depend on sides, biscuit, drink, and sauces you choose.
| Calories | 170 |
|---|---|
| Total fat | 6g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5g |
| Trans fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg |
| Sodium | 400mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 20g |
| Dietary fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 11g |
| Calories | 350 |
|---|---|
| Total fat | 12g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g |
| Trans fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 60mg |
| Sodium | 810mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 39g |
| Dietary fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 21g |
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tender (each) | 170 | 11g | 20g | 6g | 400mg |
| 2 tenders (chicken only) | 340 | 22g | 40g | 12g | 800mg |
| 3 tenders (chicken only) | 510 | 33g | 60g | 18g | 1,200mg |
| 4 tenders (chicken only) | 680 | 44g | 80g | 24g | 1,600mg |
| 5 tenders (chicken only) | 850 | 55g | 100g | 30g | 2,000mg |
| 6 tenders (chicken only) | 1020 | 66g | 120g | 36g | 2,400mg |
| 8 tenders (chicken only) | 1360 | 88g | 160g | 48g | 3,200mg |
| 10 tenders (chicken only) | 1700 | 110g | 200g | 60g | 4,000mg |
| 12 tenders (chicken only) | 2040 | 132g | 240g | 72g | 4,800mg |
Combo builder
Tender combo nutrition builder
Estimate totals by adding KFC-published component nutrition. This is not an official KFC combo label — your store may use different sides, drink sizes, or sauce counts.
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Calories
40g
Protein
137g
Carbs
2,440mg
Sodium
Allergens (U.S. PDF)
Transcribed from KFC’s U.S. printable allergen PDF (updated 2026-06-30). X = contains; ✓ = does not contain per printed recipe. KFC notes cross-contact is still possible — confirm on the official PDF before ordering.
| Menu item | Eggs | Fish | Gluten (Wheat) | Milk | Peanuts | Shellfish | Soy | Sesame | Tree Nuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supergirl Tenders Combo MealLimited-time — confirm in store | X | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | ✓ |
| Supergirl Tenders Ultimate MealLimited-time — confirm in store | X | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | ✓ |
| Original Recipe® Tender | X | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Original Recipe® Tenders Kids Meal | X | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Sauce calories with tenders
Values below are per dipping cup from KFC nutrition data. Two ranch cups add 260 calories and 28g fat before sides.
| Sauce | Cal | Fat (g) | Sodium (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Dipping Sauce | 45 | 0 | 150 |
| KFC Sauce | 90 | 8 | 170 |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 130 | 14 | 240 |
| Honey Mustard | 110 | 9 | 120 |
| Buffalo Ranch | 120 | 13 | 290 |
| Sticky Chicky Sweet n' Sour | 45 | 0 | 180 |
Tenders vs Kentucky Fried Nuggets
| Topic | Tenders | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Piece size & texture | Long strip of 100% white meat, Original Recipe breading | Bite-sized pieces, same 11 herbs & spices coating |
| Calories per piece (official) | 170 cal · 11g protein · 400mg sodium | 35 cal · 3g protein · 140mg sodium (per 1 nugget) |
| Typical single-item price | $1.99 each (2026 menu average) | 5-piece nuggets $4.49 (includes 1 sauce) |
| Menu placement | Sold as strips, combo meals, family boxes, and tenders kids meal | Sold as nugget boxes, kids nugget meal, and as Famous Bowl protein |
| Allergen profile (U.S. PDF) | Contains eggs, gluten (wheat), milk | Contains eggs, gluten (wheat), milk |
Nuggets are listed separately on our menu page. Nutrition figures above come from KFC U.S. nutrition data for one tender vs one nugget.
Practical ordering notes
- Protein: Five tenders (chicken only) total about 55g protein and 850 calories based on the per-piece nutrition row.
- Sodium: Five tenders alone are about 2000mg sodium before sides. Green beans are listed at 25 calories and 300mg sodium per individual side in KFC data.
- Gluten & allergens: There is no gluten-free breaded tender on the U.S. allergen PDF. Kentucky Grilled Chicken® pieces also show gluten in that PDF — check the full matrix if you avoid wheat or need to manage cross-contact.
- Price: À la carte tenders vs combos — compare the price table above with what you actually want (side, drink, sauces) before assuming a combo is cheaper.
Related tools
KFC chicken tenders — FAQ
Updated answers on KFC 2026 pricing, bucket combos, value deals, and nutrition facts.
Sources & limitations
Nutrition: Per-piece and kids-meal values match entries in our KFC U.S. nutrition database (sourced from KFC nutrition documentation). Multi-piece totals on this page are calculated by multiplying the per-tender row — not separate KFC combo labels.
Allergens: Table cells are transcribed from KFC’s printable allergen PDF (updated 2026-06-30). Machine-transcribed from the official PDF (layout-preserving text extraction). Names or symbols may be wrong on multi-line rows—compare each row to the PDF before ordering. This site is not affiliated with KFC or Yum! Brands.
Prices (2026 Edition, researched 2026-10-08): Prices vary by franchise location, state, and delivery platform. Prices listed reflect typical 2026 nationwide U.S. in-store and drive-thru averages for informational purposes only. Multi-region U.S. KFC restaurant checkout audits, regional app menus, and 2026 national fast-food price benchmarks.
Independent reference only — not affiliated with KFC Corporation or Yum! Brands. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify allergens, ingredients, and pricing at your restaurant before ordering.